Saturday, February 9, 2019

California Winter Storm warning in effect until 4 PM PST Sunday

Winter Storm Warning in California

Active for next 17 hours · 
This alert has been updated.
Posted 8 hours ago
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST SUNDAY...

* CHANGES...Adjusted snow totals in the lower valleys.

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 6
inches with 5 to 10 inches above 5000 feet, except 10 to 18
inches above 5000 feet west of Highway 395. Winds gusting as
high as 65 mph.

* WHERE...Surprise Valley California, Lassen-Eastern Plumas-
Eastern Sierra Counties and Northern Washoe County.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Sunday. Heaviest snow expected this
evening through 4 AM Sunday morning.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Very
strong winds could cause extensive tree damage.
Avoid travel if possible, you could be stuck in your vehicle for
many hours. If you must travel, prepare for long delays and carry
an emergency kit with extra food, water and clothing. If you stay
home, have a backup plan in case of power outages.
The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
ready.gov

Ways to prepare and stay safe now

noaa.gov

What is a Winter Storm Warning?

Warning
Watch
A winter weather event including 1) snow, ice, or sleet meeting or exceeding locally defined 12 and/or 24 hour warning criteria; or 2) a combination of snow, ice, or sleet and blowing snow with at least one of the precipitation elements meeting or exceeding locally defined 12 and/or 24 hour warning criteria.
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